Christian Martyrdom in Late Antiquity (300-450 AD)

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Christian Martyrdom in Late Antiquity (300-450 AD) is written by Peter Gemeinhardt and published by de Gruyter. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3110263513 (ISBN 10) and 9783110263510 (ISBN 13).

The present volumes̀ focus lies on the formation of a multifaceted discourse on Christian martyrdom in Late Antiquity. While martyrdom accounts remain a central means of defining Christian identity, new literary genres emerge, e.g., the Lives of Saints (Athanasius on Antony), sermons (the Cappadocians), hymns (Prudentius). Authors like Eusebius of Caesarea and Augustine employ martyrological language and motifs in their writings, while beyond the borders of the Roman Empire, new martyrs̀ narratives can be found. The volume thus enlarges and specifies our knowledge of this important Christian discourse.